Hunger Games RP(NKL&NS83)

[nalasimba83]

Katherine clenched her fists and buried her head in her face. Liana came forward and greeted both of them,"Ah my lovely two, we have a train to catch you know."

She already changed into a different outfit, she lead them through a plush train.

"Your mentor will be waiting,"she said cheerfully.

Katherine took the window seat, resting her elbows on the edge and not daring to take a glance at Austin. He nervously played with his fingers and hung his head again just as a tall man greeted them. He had white blonde hair and beard. He wore a black silk suit and grabbed a bottle of whisky.

"Ah, congratulations,"he said.

He seemed drunk and almost broke the shards of glass into dust, just as Austin bent and picked it up for him.

"Ok, let's get mentoring, try to survive!"he said with a wheezy laugh.

Liana sat across him taking some sweets. Katherine glanced at him with an annoyed look,but Austin seemed to be fully interested.

[Queen Elsa]

Austin Grey

"How do we do that, exactly?" I asked. Any little information I could get on how to survive, whether it was for me or for Katherine, would be better than nothing. "Obviously only a stupid person would build a fire at night, and, unless you were strong enough to fight against others, you would avoid the bloodbath. But what else could we do to survive?" I took a quick glance at Katherine and saw that she was annoyed by our mentor.
I didn't mind him, though. After all, he was our only chance at maybe being able to win.

(Alright. So, I wanted to ask you this: Which couple were you planning on having survive? I'm sort of stuck between Amelia/Troy and Katherine/Austin. Also, I know you said you wouldn't play as the others until later, but could you at least do Troy, since he is a main character?)

[nalasimba83]

(Sure, but keep in mind that spencer and tryphena are the bad pair so can you try to make them look as jealous and intimidating as possible,and Troy is the one Amela like..got it! And I don't know who will survive yet,but I was planning on Katherine and Austin to survive)

Troy looked around and stared into Amelia, he lightly quivered at the thought of killing her.Such a helpless girl. I can't kill-,he choked upon the words. He knew Amelia would kill him for her family's sake, he would just try not to do it. He nodded and walked up the stage and glanced at everyone. He shook her frail hands and looked at her opaque eyes, he couldn't kill-a blind girl.... He looked at his family and nodded, he noticed the brave attempt on Amelia's face. He tried to smile, one of them had to kill each other. He gulped down the words...he would just try to stay out of it.
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Katherine flinched lightly...Whether it was for me or Katherine. She looked away another time, but seemed interested in the information. She thought of Penny and her words...If you wanted to win-you could. She looked at her mentor, a drunkard. She couldn't possible think of how he could have won.

"So eager, just avoid getting killed. Ah now, sweetie can you pass the scotch?"He said wearily.

She took the nearest knife and avoided the mentor's hand by millimeters, her fingers with a firm grip around the steel. Liana shrieked at the sight of the scratched table and ran to the other room rather than look at the mentor's almost cut finger. He stared into Katherine's eyes not with a drunkard look, but almost with an annoyed look with a hint of proudness and admiration she could trace. He stiffly moved his fingers from the table and grabbed the thick bottle.

"One way to survive--is to get people to like you,"he said."And I don't think your off to a very good start Katherine Keene."

Katherine slowly loosened her grip around the fork and pulled it back noticing the deep dent she made on the table. He began to laugh steadying himself as he poured the bottle of scotch onto his silver cup.

"You need to get sponsors, something so simple can save your life, and only sponsors can send you that,"he said suddenly regaining the sturdiness in his deep voice.

The train passed a slow bridge and Austin immediately got up to the window and waved his hands eagerly. He motioned for her ot follow his his light hands. She stood stiff and looked at the fancily dressed women and men. She shook her head and the mentor smiled.

"You better keep that fork, he knows what he is doing,"he said with the drunkard voice back into his tone.

Katherine got up as the train halted and she was the first one out.

[Queen Elsa]

Austin Grey

I shook my head slightly when I saw Katherine wouldn't come up here to wave. Did she not just hear our mentor? He said that if we wanted to survive the Games, we had to have sponsors. Waving at these people would definitely get us some sponsors.

I stifled a laugh at our mentor's remark about keeping the fork. Sure, it was pretty sharp, but unless you were in hand-to-hand combat, you wouldn't be able to do much damage with it.

I followed Liana, Katherine, and our mentor off the train. The Capitol was dazzling - even better then I had imagined it to be. We walked up to our rooms in the training center, which wasn't a long way away, since we were District 1. A few minutes later, Liana came tapping on hist door, saying the prep team was here. Great. Now was when the preparations began. Tonight would be the tribute parade, when each tribute had to wear something that represented their district. District 1's was luxury, and most of the time we wore something very glittery. I wasn't a big fan of sparkly things, but I had to put up with whatever they had. I just hoped no one would mock me for it.

Amelia Fredrick

I sat in my room, waiting for the good-byes. I kept hoping this wasn't true, but I knew, whether I liked it or not, that it was real, and there was nothing I could do about it. The door opened, and I sensed tnat it was my family who came in.

"Five minutes," the Peacekeeper said. My family came running up to me and hugged me.

"I'm so sad to see you go," my mother said. "Despite your blindness, you've always been a strong, brave little girl. And you can be so in the arena, too. You just have to not let your blindness get in the way."

"I won't," I answered. My dad was next.

"Good luck, Amy," he said. "Hey, don't be afraid to make allies. Even though you may one day have to kill them, it's better than being in the open." He kissed my forehead, and Thomas came up. He hugged me hard, and I could feel his tears streaming down onto my dress.

"Sissy come back, right?" He asked. "Sissy not give up?"

"I'll try to win," I told him. "For you. Be good for Mommy and Daddy." I held him close to me and hugged him tightly. The doors opened, and I had to let them go.

"Good-bye, Amelia. And good luck!" My father said as they walked out. My mother and brother said good-bye, and then the door closed, but it re-opened within a few minutes.

"Amelia!" Melinda exclaimed, wheeling her chair up to me. "I'm so sorry," she said while we hugged. "I-I shoul dhave volunteered or something. I shouldn't have judt left you there, helplesss."

"Hey, it's alright," I told.her. "It's better anyways if I go than you, because I don't have to worry about getting caught on branches or something, and I can climb things. I'm glad it wasn't your name." I realized we were still hugging, and I pulled out of it, not because I didn't like it, but because I had something important to say. "Take care of Tom for me, please. My mom was thinking about getting a job soon, but she needs someone to baby-sit Thomas. Do you think you could do that?"

"Of course," Melinda answered. "Anything for my friend. Oh, and I almost forgot," she was loooking for something. Her fingers found it, and she pulled it out. "Can you take this as your district token?"

"I grabbed it, and felt around it to try and figure out what it was. It was a pin. "What symbol does it have on it?" I asked.

"A wounded bird in flight," she answered. "To show the others that, despite the fact that we have disabilities, we're stronger than they think."

I smiled, and hugged her. The Peacekeeper opened the door and said time was up. We said good-bye, and she wheeled out of the room. No one else came, and soon I was forced out of the room, but I kept thinking about what Melinda said the pin's meaning was. [i]Despite the fact that we have disabilities, we're stronger than they think.[i] Ues we were. And I would show everyone that.

(Alright. Since we're spending the most time with Katherine and Austin, I don't mind them being the victors. I'll.keep that in mind. Thanks for teling me. ^_~ When we finish the Games (I know that's a ways away, but I wanted to ask this now), do you think maybe we might continue it (likea a 'Book 2')?)

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(That was what I was thinking,but for that "book 2" should we do another RP, or continue from here and say Book 2....)

Katherine couldn't suppress the feeling of being impressed, and then she met Austin's sad gaze. She looked away again, she couldn't bring herself to the thought of killing him, even though they never even saw each other. And then she began to wonder.I never even spent a lot of time with him,just used to get the rabbits to his father,...did he spend a lot of time with me then?She shook off the ridiculous thought, which was more sensible than she realized. She saw a boy and a girl dressed in a pastic green clothing escorting her way into a bed,surgeons. She overheard them talk about a guy named Binta.

"Who-Who is Binta?"Katherine asked curiously.

"Oh,nobody,"said the guy in a sweet tone.

They left and she got a small token from her palm and layed it out, It was plated brass with a bow on it, when Lent gave it to het, before he left off into the mines.She never saw him, he was too busy with his family helping his mother feed three children,himself,and his mother. A small figure approached that had to be Binta, she quickly clutched the pin and closed her hands and left it behind her hand as she let it straight.

"You don't have to do that..."he said with a gentle tone.

She was surprised to see no amount of glitter or makeup or ridiculous clothing. He wore a black shirt and a gold vest over it. He had a small amount of curly black hair and chocolate covered skin. He didn't wear fake eyelashes,but had a touch of gold eyeliner on the top of hs eyelid. Katherine slowly released the grip from her palm and uncovered the pin.

"A bow?Those are rare,"he said,smiling."But,I don't know if you should wear that."

Katherine's eyes widened and she seemed a little surprised.

"Why not?"she asked.

"A bow, nowadays, really symbolizes going against the Capitol for some people,"Binta said."I said some okay?"

Katherine nodded, but kept the pin close to her hand.

"So your here to make me look beautiful?"Katherine said with a little sarcastic smile.

"Nah, I don't think that's necessary, you already seem to have yourself up on that task,"he said with a slow smile.

Katherine didn't smiled or laugh back,but simply nodded.

"I am here to make an impression, on you,"Binta continued.

"District 1 is luxury,"Katherine slowly mumbled.

She knew that the luxury was gone, and now district 1 was in ashes.

"Well,I don't want to make you look ridiculous."

"I'm flattered."

"I want to do something to make people remember you,Katherine Keene,"he said smiling.

They came out,dressed in black with slow flames mounted behind them,fake flames. Liana came out smiling.

"OH!That is-wonderful,what exactly does that have to do with District 1?"Liana asked, a little concerned that the parade is already starting.

"It doesn't,"the mentor said, smiling at Katherine.

[Queen Elsa]

(We could do it either way. Which would you prefer?)

Austin Grey

Patricia had just finished dressing me. I had gone through some harsh preparing, and I was glad it was over. When I got out with Katherine, Liana, and our mentor, I realized the flames had nothing to do with luxury. Liana had read my mind, and our mentor had confirmed my thoughts, but he was looking at Katherine like he knew something something.

"So, why are we wearing them, if they don't represent our district?" I asked. "We look like the star-crossed lovers of District 12 from four years ago." I looked at Katherine, who seemed to know what our mentor was talking about. Why didn't I get it?

Amelia Fredrick

I walked out of the Justic Building with Troy and Poppy. We got into a car and drove to the train station. I knew that, even though I couldn't see the camera screens, they would be focusing on my face to see my expression, and they would see my opaque-colored eyes. So that I wouldn't make myself a vulnerable target, I looked strong and didn't let a single tear go down my face. We reached the train, but I only knew that by the sound. I couldn't sense it at all. I sensed Troy step onto it, and then I felt his hand. He wanted to help me up. I knew others would see it as a nice gesture, not to show me as weak. So I took it and jumped onto the train. It began moving, and Poppy showed me to my room. I got undressed and changed into some normal clothes. Finally, I could act like the real me. I walked out of my room and grabbed a plate of food. Then I remembered the pin Melinda had given me. I ran back into my room, grabbed it from my dress, put it on my shirt, and walked back out to the dining car. No matter what, I wasn't going to let memories of my friend and family slip away.
(w what I find out. You wouldn' t mind if I had a love triangle with Austin, would you. ^_~)

[nalasimba83]

(With Austin?....I was just hopinh it would be like Austin and Katherine, because he would try to do everything he can to protect her, and it would be kind of confusing if we had like two girls he likes, because like other boys like Katherine,and itwould sort of end up like the bachelor party instead of the hunger games)

Katherine smiled back at the mentor who had his hand up to his chin.

"Miss Katherine Keene, you are looking...hot,"he said.

Katherine bit her lip,"Why thank you Mr.Mentor."

"Call me,Jacel,"he said,for the firsttime,revealing his name.

Katherine paused.

"Happy Hunger Games,"she said in a lady like tone.

"And may the odds be ever in your favor,"they said together.

They looked at each other,until Liana came forth tapping frantically in her stubbed heels.

"The parade is starting backwards, for some blind girl. We go last!"she said furiously.

"No worries,we'll be the showstoppers for tonight,"Binta said,smiling.

[Queen Elsa]

(Okay. I just wanted it to be different, y'know? But I'm fine with your idea.)

Amelia Fredrick

I was riding on the chariot with Troy. For some odd reason, the parade was going backwards, with District 12 starting and District 1 finishing. Poppy and Eric said it was because of the new rule, but I know it was because of me. Because I'm blind. I just smiled the whole ride, though. After a few minutes, i remembered what Wallace had told me: "When you're out there, rub your finger across your dress sleeve. You'll be a star." I rubbed my pointer and middle finger across the dress sleeve, and I felt a little tingle. I couldn't see what I looked like, but the crowd was going wild. I just smiled and waved at the crowd. No one was going to forget me now.

Austin Grey

I watched the screen. The District 12 girl had moved her hand, and now her dress looked like a lightning storm. I gaped at the amazing costume.

"That-that's amazing," I stammered.

"You guys will be even more amazing," my stylist said. I hope so, I thought to myself. I definitely wouldn't be forgotten right away. I was going to make everyone remember me.

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The crowd settled down after the first chariot ride,but the lightning storm died off in the middle of the ride, leaving it from screams to just applause.

"This costume won't die out right?"Katherine said,pointing at the blind girl.

Binta shook his head and crossed his dark arms,"You can trust Binta,"and they finished with a fist bump from Jacel.

"I trust you,"Katherine said, quickly.

"Well, I hope you do,"he replied.

They were next. They were all in black and inside an intricate chariot plated with orangish gold, to make it looked like fire. Katherine and Austin came through inside the chariot smiling at the crowd,forcefully. Then the fire erupted, shooting flames from the back of their dress, and the whole chariot was on fire. Two shadows approached each other, and Katherine and Austin stood waving at the crowd. President Snow, at the top of the railings watching from the highest seat, in honor, stood there watching carefully, not applauding or cheering. He looked intently at Katherine, and rubbed his white beard. THe other important men around him were on their feet jumping and screaming. Austin reached out for her hand and she quickly moved it away. HE whispered it about being for the audience,nothing else, and she moved her hand towards his. They clutched it tightly and raised it up in the air, the fire still not dying but roaring even louder. Before they knew it, rose petals were in the air flying towards them and the crowd roared and danced. Some attempted to climb the railings and waved. Roses were thrown at them, just as all the districts went to form a circle, but they really were the showstoppers. She spotted Jacel across the room, his hand up to his chin and smiling. Liana was tapping on her stubbed heels, and Binta was clapping and fetching a rose to throw at Katherine. She caught the rose perfect on her hand and they both bowed.

[Queen Elsa]

Austin Grey

I was mentally scared of the President's look at us. He was planning something, and I knew why. We had just done something that Katniss and Peeta did four years ago that started a rebellion. I had caught one rose, but it would never compare with the one Sarah gave me, which I had forgotten to wear. I make a mental note to ask Patricia about it for the interview. Before I knew it, the ride was done, and we were bowing to everyone. I wondered why the moment had gone so fast. Then a little squeeze reminded me that I was still holding Katherine's hand. But instead of letting go, I just squeezed oit harder. I smiled at the crowd's cheering and applause. We would be remembered, just like with Katniss and Peeta. I just hoped my move wouldn't lead to another rebellion.